Accountant Job at HJFMRI

The Walter Reed Program Tanzania (WRP-T) is a collaborative effort that supports PEPFARfunded HIV prevention and treatment activities in the Southern Highlands and within the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF). HJF Medical Research International, Inc Tanzania (HJFMRI-T) is a local non-profit that has supported these efforts since 2004 for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).

 Accountant Job at HJFMRI

PEPFAR activities are conducted in close collaboration with the Tanzania Ministry of Health (MoH) and the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), through the Regional and Council Health Management Teams. HJFMRIT HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI-T) provides care and treatment to people affected by HIV/AIDS and has been actively involved in HIV and AIDS programming, providing resources, personnel and services to the Southern Highlands Zone regions namely Mbeya, Rukwa, Katavi, and Songwe. The program also supports TPDF to implement a comprehensive HIV prevention care and treatment program in 21 Military sites throughout the country.

It is in this regard that WRP-T in collaboration with the Songwe Regional Government seeks to recruit 13 staff.

Job Title	Accountant (1 Position)
Report to	Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS)
Location	Songwe Region

General Overview 

HJFMRI The purpose of this position is to ensure the accuracy of entries; timelines of payments and financial reporting to the program are done without delay. The position holder has to perform balance sheet reconciliations and provide advice and support to staff in the areas of financial management.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
2. 1-3 years experience working in the accounting field. iii.   CPA/ACCA is an added advantage.
3. Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, SFAS Rules, Time Management, and Data Entry Management.
4. Knowledge of the full accounting cycle.
5. Highly proficient in Excel and Word applications 
6. High level of deductive reasoning. viii.       Ability to problem-solve and take initiative to resolve issues. ix.          Excellent communication (verbal and written) in English and Swahili.

          x.     Exceptional follow-through skills.

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. To participate in the preparation of the budget and monitor expenditures to obtain information necessary for decision-making.
2. Prepare quarterly, midyear, and annual expenditure reports for submission to Chief Accountant.
3. To reply to all audit and management queries and observations raised by the Auditor. iv.     To prepare the final report for submission to Chief Accountant.

v.           To dispose of accounts records as per final order. vi.      To prepare and affect the payment of salaries. vii.     To manage payroll.

• viii.           Facilitate deduction from salaries and submit to the relevant authorities. ix.        Undertake other assignments assigned by Chief Accounting

General conditions

1. HJFMRI All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age.
2. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum vitae (CV) having reliable contacts (Postal Address, E-Mail, three passport-size photos, and Telephone numbers).
3. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement. iv.       Applicants must attach relevant certified copies of Academic and training certificates.

          v.           Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Cover letters, resumes, and Education certificates should be sent via email to ras@songwe.go.tz NOTE: To be considered, applicants must put the TITLE OF THE JOB and LOCATION in the SUBJECT LINE. The deadline for submitting the application is 7^th July 2023. Those who do not meet the minimum requirements, as detailed in the job description, will not be considered.